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Distance from Glasgow to Baghdad

Straight line

4,470 km
2,777 mi · 2,413 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 6 h 5 min

Direction

ESE 103°
initial bearing

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How far is Glasgow from Baghdad?

Glasgow (United Kingdom) and Baghdad (Iraq) are very far apart: 4,470 km in a straight line, that is 2,777 miles or 2,413 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Glasgow, Baghdad lies to the east (initial bearing 103°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Iraq. The halfway point is at 47.1526°, 25.1459°.

A direct flight would take about 6 h 5 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Glasgow from Baghdad?

The straight-line distance between Glasgow and Baghdad is 4,470 km (2,777 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Baghdad from Glasgow?

Baghdad is to the east of Glasgow, at an initial bearing of 103°.

How long is the flight from Glasgow to Baghdad?

A direct flight would take about 6 h 5 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.